Compassion, Tranquility and Love, Buddha Style

A three day retreat from Friday, December 14th to Sunday, December 16th, 2018Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo.

​If you could unwrap a present this holiday season, what would you like to find? The greatest gift is the present of presence. A Calm Mind and a Happy Heart are the best gifts we can receive, and the best gifts we can give. For that is Bodhicitta - the wish to awaken the minds and hearts of all beings. And that includes oneself. Join Cheryl for a weekend of teaching and exploration of calm abiding and compassion. This silent meditation retreat will include periods of Samantha (calming concentration practice) and Metta (Loving Kindness meditation). There will be some guided visualization practice and yoga will be offered. Daily Dharma talks and group interviews with the teacher will be part of the experience. Suitable for both novice and experienced meditators.

The retreat will begin on Friday, December 14th with check-in between 11:00 and noon. Lunch will be served at 12:00. Check-out by 3:00 pm on Sunday.The cost of $325.00 per person includes meals, snacks, accommodations, and meeting space. Note: A Dana contribution for the teacher is not included. A basket will be available at the retreat for Dana.Payment in full is required to register, however we can accommodate a payment plan should this be required. You can pay by credit card (via PayPal – you don’t need a PayPal account) or email money transfer (via internet banking).Please register as follows: Send an email to islanddharmaretreats@gmail.com specifying the way you would like to pay (credit card or email money transfer). You will be sent the appropriate payment details. You will be registered when your payment is received.